System and method for alignment of an object in a medical...

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2007-10-16

2007-10-16

Yun, Jurie (Department: 2882)

X-ray or gamma ray systems or devices

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Alignment

C378S205000

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10895671

ABSTRACT:
Systems and methods for alignment in a medical imaging device are provided. An alignment system includes a source of visible light and a reflector. The source of visible light is configured to project a beam of visible light within a field of view of the medical imaging device, and the reflector is configured to direct the projected beam of visible light along a central axis of the medical imaging device.

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